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New Halo Tracker Adds 130-Decibel Siren for Safety
InnovationApr 7

New Halo Tracker Adds 130-Decibel Siren for Safety

Pebblebee just launched a device that tracks your lost keys and could save your life. The Halo tracker includes a pull-apart alarm that blasts a 130-decibel siren and sends your location to emergency contacts.

The Verge2 min read
New $60 Tracker Alerts Loved Ones in Emergencies
InnovationApr 13

New $60 Tracker Alerts Loved Ones in Emergencies

A keystone-sized safety device tracks your belongings like an AirTag but also sounds a 130-decibel alarm and texts your location to trusted contacts when pulled apart. The Halo gives anyone navigating unsafe situations a discreet way to call for help without touching their phone.

New Atlas2 min read
Nigeria Launches Tracker for 2027 Health Promises
SolutionsAug 26

Nigeria Launches Tracker for 2027 Health Promises

A new online tool will hold Nigerian politicians accountable for their healthcare promises ahead of 2027 elections. The Health Manifesto Tracker lets citizens check whether candidates deliver on commitments to improve the country's struggling health system.

Premium Times Nigeria2 min read
5 Fitness Trackers With No Monthly Fees (Starting at $50)
SolutionsMay 30

5 Fitness Trackers With No Monthly Fees (Starting at $50)

Tired of fitness trackers that demand monthly subscriptions on top of hefty upfront costs? Five devices now deliver solid health tracking without the recurring fees eating into your wallet.

Engadget2 min read
Fitness Trackers Help People Manage Chronic Illness
Health & WellnessMar 16

Fitness Trackers Help People Manage Chronic Illness

People with long Covid, POTS, and other chronic conditions are using fitness trackers to avoid debilitating crashes and reclaim their lives. After three years of tracking her health data, one journalist went from bedridden episodes to living crash-free.

The Verge2 min read
Dog Tracker Switches to Starlink When Cell Service Fails
VideosJul 26

Dog Tracker Switches to Starlink When Cell Service Fails

A new GPS dog tracker automatically connects to satellites when cell towers disappear, keeping pets findable on remote hikes and camping trips. The Fi Ultra is the first consumer pet tracker powered by Starlink technology.

New Atlas2 min read
Solar Tracker Company Expands to Power Grid Infrastructure
InnovationJul 14

Solar Tracker Company Expands to Power Grid Infrastructure

GameChange Energy is transforming from a solar tracker specialist into a full energy infrastructure provider, aiming for 30% of revenue from new products within three years. The company now holds 11% of the global tracker market and is manufacturing transformers, grid equipment, and robotic monitoring systems.

PV Magazine3 min read
Repair Cafes Fix 850,000 Items Yearly in Growing Movement
SolutionsJun 8

Repair Cafes Fix 850,000 Items Yearly in Growing Movement

Free community workshops are teaching people to fix broken household items instead of throwing them away, creating a global movement with 4,000 locations. What started as one event in the Netherlands now fixes nearly a million items annually while building neighborly connections.

Fast Company - Innovation2 min read
Apple's AirTag 2 Finds Lost Items 50% Farther Away
InnovationJan 27

Apple's AirTag 2 Finds Lost Items 50% Farther Away

Apple's updated AirTag can now help you locate your lost keys, wallet, or luggage from 50% farther away thanks to a new chip. The tiny tracking device also got a louder speaker to make finding your missing items less frustrating.

Ars Technica2 min read
Garmin's $199 Fitness Tracker Ditches Subscriptions
VideosJul 29

Garmin's $199 Fitness Tracker Ditches Subscriptions

Garmin just launched a screenless fitness tracker that works without a monthly fee, bucking the industry trend of expensive subscriptions. The Cirqa band offers serious tracking features for a one-time price of $199.

New Atlas2 min read
Baltimore Samaritan Returns Stolen Items After Break-In
Acts of KindnessJun 23

Baltimore Samaritan Returns Stolen Items After Break-In

A Baltimore resident is searching for the kind stranger who returned belongings stolen during a car break-in. The mysterious good Samaritan left the items on the victim's doorstep without leaving a name. ---

Google News - Good Samaritan2 min read
Solar Tracker Stops Itself in High Winds, Cuts Costs 20%
InnovationMay 7

Solar Tracker Stops Itself in High Winds, Cuts Costs 20%

A Portuguese company invented a wind-sensing solar panel tracker that automatically locks itself during storms without needing any power or electronics. The breakthrough could make solar farms cheaper, safer, and able to produce far more energy.

PV Magazine2 min read
Dog Tracker Uses Starlink to Work Anywhere in the U.S.
InnovationJul 8

Dog Tracker Uses Starlink to Work Anywhere in the U.S.

A new dog GPS tracker connects through satellites, so it works even in remote areas without cell service. Pet parents can finally track their dogs on hiking trips, hunting expeditions, and rural adventures.

SpaceNews2 min read
New Pet Tracker Works Anywhere Using Satellite Tech
InnovationJul 8

New Pet Tracker Works Anywhere Using Satellite Tech

Dog owners can now track their pets anywhere in the US, even miles from cell towers, thanks to a new tracker that connects to satellites. The Fi Ultra automatically switches between regular networks and space-based coverage to keep tabs on adventurous pups.

Engadget2 min read
Solar Tracker Market Soars 19% to Record 134 Gigawatts
Planet WinsJun 9

Solar Tracker Market Soars 19% to Record 134 Gigawatts

The global solar tracker market just hit a record high, shipping enough equipment in 2025 to power millions of homes with smarter, sun-following technology. America leads innovation while Africa emerges as the fastest-growing region for clean energy infrastructure.

PV Magazine3 min read
Robot Gripper Handles 30% More Items With Soft Touch Tech
VideosAug 28

Robot Gripper Handles 30% More Items With Soft Touch Tech

A robotics company just solved one of automation's toughest challenges by teaching robots to pick up items they previously couldn't grasp. The breakthrough could help warehouses handle everything from tiny containers to delicate cloth bags.

The Robot Report2 min read
Chicago Exhibit Honors Genocide Survivors' Treasured Items
Global NewsFeb 1

Chicago Exhibit Honors Genocide Survivors' Treasured Items

Sixty genocide survivors are sharing their most precious possessions in a Chicago exhibit that reveals how simple objects carried across oceans can hold entire family stories. From a toy train shipped ahead to safety to dresses that identified lost children, each item tells a story of resilience.

Google: survivor story3 min read
Rescue Dog Duke Hoards Household Items to Feel Safe
VideosFeb 3

Rescue Dog Duke Hoards Household Items to Feel Safe

After being returned to rescue multiple times, elderly golden retriever Duke found a forever home that embraces his unusual coping mechanism. The traumatized pup steals household objects and guards them in his bed, finding comfort in collecting items after years of instability. #

Upworthy2 min read
3-Legged Sea Turtle Gets Satellite Tracker After Rescue
Planet WinsMar 26

3-Legged Sea Turtle Gets Satellite Tracker After Rescue

A rare sea turtle who lost a limb to a shark attack just returned to the ocean with a high-tech tracker, helping scientists prove amputee turtles can thrive in the wild. Her survival could help save one of Earth's rarest sea turtle species.

Stuff NZ2 min read
NYC Transit Reunites 3,000 Lost Items Monthly With Owners
SolutionsMay 14

NYC Transit Reunites 3,000 Lost Items Monthly With Owners

New York City Transit's lost and found returns thousands of items each month to grateful passengers, proving that losing something on the subway doesn't have to mean losing it forever. From cellphones to cremated remains, dedicated workers are matching lost treasures with their relieved owners.

Google: lost found reunited2 min read

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